Alternative Field Crops Manual

Introduction

This Alternative Field Crops Manual addresses the need for detailed
information on the production of a number of agronomic crops adapted to the
upper Midwest. Our intent is to provide county extension agents and others in
educational roles a concise, uniform source of information on those field crops
which may be considered as alternatives to traditional farm commodities.

The manual is a joint project between the University of Wisconsin Cooperative
Extension Service, the University of Minnesota Extension Service and the Center
for Alternative Plant and Animal Products. Extension specialists from both
states have written or reviewed each chapter to insure accuracy and
applicability of information and recommendations.

Inclusion of a crop in this notebook is for educational purposes only; no
endorsement of any particular crop is implied. Individual growers should
consider the following factors in determining whether a crop might be a viable
alternative in their particular situation:

Market availability-Amount of demand for the product, market location and
transportation to market.

Further information may be available from: University of Wisconsin
Cooperative or Extension Service, Department of Agronomy, Madison, WI 53706,
Telephone (608)-262-1390, Center for Alternative Plant and Animal Products, 340
Alderman Hall, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108, Telephone
(612)-624-4217